James Boasberg

James Boasberg

judge United States

James Boasberg is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011, he has presided over significant cases involving environmental regulations, immigration policies, and civil rights issues. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a ruling that prevented the Trump administration from rapidly deporting five Venezuelan citizens, invoking a rarely used 1798 law. His decision reflects a commitment to upholding legal protections and ensuring due process for individuals facing deportation.

Born on Jul 15, 1962 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.10%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
2,097,664
Power
127,337$
Sentiment
5.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 8 5.25 0.38% +50% 331,002,651 1,872,717 $21,000,000 118,812$
United Kingdom 3 5.67 0.15% +10% 67,886,011 109,440 $2,700,000 4,353$
Canada 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 2,961,167 2,834 $15,000 14$
France 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 60,776 $2,700,000 2,514$
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,870 $82,000 77$
Totals 15 523,044,146 2,097,665 $28,197,000 127,337$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is again facing scrutiny for his assigned cases after California Rep. Eric Swalwell's high-profile lawsuit landed in his court. 5

Fox News: GOP questions Boasberg’s Trump-related case assignments as judges defend random system

United States United States: U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered two Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump to be refunded in full for restitution payments made. 7

Fox News: Judge Boasberg reverses course on Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by Trump

United Kingdom United Kingdom: James Boasberg, a US district judge, resumed his inquiry into whether the Trump administration violated his March orders. 5

The Guardian: Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador, justice department says | Trump administration

United States United States: Judge James Boasberg is resuming a criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights. 7

CNN: Judge Boasberg to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in Alien Enemies Act deportation flights

France France: Judge James Boasberg ruled in favor of Meta in the antitrust case against the FTC. 7

Le Monde: Meta remporte une victoire majeure et ne devra pas vendre WhatsApp ni Instagram

United Kingdom United Kingdom: US district judge James Boasberg issued his ruling on Tuesday after the historic antitrust trial wrapped up in late May. 7

The Guardian: Meta wins major US antitrust case and won’t have to break off WhatsApp or Instagram | Technology